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In the 200s, Polynesian voyagers discovered the Hawaiian Islands. This is important because this is the first time Hawaii has ever been inhabited.
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James Cook comes across the Hawaiian islands in during his travels in 1778. This is important because it caused the English and missionaries to come to the Hawaiian Islands.
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In 1810 King Kamehameha I unified all of the Hawaiian Islands. This is important, because without the islands being united some other events in history could not have happened.
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In 1820 the first missionaries arrive to Hawaii. This is important because they started the spread of Christianity throughout the islands.
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In 1826 The Kingdom of Hawaii signs a treaty of friendship with the United States. This is important because this treaty covered things such as trade. Also more people from the US began coming to Hawaii.
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In 1835 the first successful Sugar Cane plantation is started. This is important because the sugar cane plantations brought in a lot of people from all over the world as well as revenue.
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In 1843 Lord George Paulet tries to claim Hawaii in the name of England. This is important because it gave birth to hawaii's state motto.
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"Great Mahele" was conducted in 1848 which is important because this was when the land was divided between the king, his chiefs, and the people.
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In 1887 The United States gains the exclusive right to use Pearl Harbor as a military base. This is important, because if Pearl Harbor did not become a military base for the United States World War II could have had a different outcome.
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In 1893 The Kingdom of Hawaii was overthrown by the United States, which caused Hawaii become a US territory. This is important because there are people who still wish Hawaii was independent.
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In 1959 Hawaii became the U.S 50th state. This is important because Hawaii became a state and was no longer a territory.